[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 50 (Tuesday, April 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E469]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO CATHERINE OLSSON, SEUNGSOO KIM, MARGUERITE TAIMI AND NEWPORT 
                              HIGH SCHOOL

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 1, 2008

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the achievements and 
congratulate Catherine Olsson, Seungsoo Kim, Marguerite Taimi, and 
Newport High School in Bellevue, Washington, for their outstanding 
excellence in Advanced Placement, AP, math and science as awarded by 
the Siemens Foundation.
  Catherine, who attends Lakeside School in Seattle, Washington, and 
Seungsoo, a student who attends Mountain View High School in Vancouver, 
Washington, were two students from my home State who received a $2,000 
scholarship from the Siemens Foundation and the recognition that comes 
along with such a prestigious award. Ms. Taimi, an 18-year teaching 
veteran at Kentridge High School in Kent, Washington--located within my 
congressional district--was recognized by the foundation for her 
dedication to students in her AP calculus class. Additionally in my 
district, the entire AP math and science department at Newport High 
School was recognized for their significant strides and continued 
excellence in AP courses.
  The Siemens Foundation, in partnership with the College Board, a non-
profit association committed to connecting students with overall 
college success, is celebrating its tenth year of presenting awards and 
significant scholarships to students, teachers, and institutions in all 
50 States. This year alone, Siemens and the College Board awarded 97 
students, dozens of teachers, and many high schools monetary gifts, 
bringing their total commitment since 1998 to more than $4.5 million.
  One of my constituents, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, appeared 
before the Committee on Science and Technology on March 12, 2008, and 
spoke at length of the need for improved math and science education in 
order to maintain our leadership in technological innovation.
  With that message in mind, please join me in congratulating 
Catherine, Seungsoo, Ms. Taimi, Newport High School, and all the other 
students, teachers, and high schools who strive for excellence in AP 
math and science. Moreover, I want to thank the Siemens Foundation and 
the College Board for their extraordinary commitment to encouraging 
America's future mathematicians, scientists, and engineers.

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